HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.1

1. This port is used for the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root). On the rear of the
node, this port is marked with the number 1 (NIC1).
2. If a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnect is configured, this port is used for the interconnect connection.
Otherwise, it is used for an external connection. On the rear of the node, this port is marked with the
number 2 (NIC2).
3. The port labeled LO100i is used for the connection to the Console Switch.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure for each HP ProLiant DL145 G2 node in the HP XC system. Change only
the values that are described in this procedure; do not change any factory-set values unless you are
instructed to do so. Follow all steps in the sequence shown:
1. Use the instructions in the accompanying hardware documentation to connect a monitor, mouse,
and keyboard to the node.
2. Turn on power to the node. Watch the screen carefully during the power-on, self-test, and press the
F10 key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The Lights-Out 100i (LO-100i) console
management device is configured through this utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility displays the following information about the node:
BIOS ROM ID:
BIOS Version:
BIOS Build Date:
Record this information for future reference
3. For each node, make the BIOS settings listed in Table 3-14.
Table 3-14 BIOS Settings for HP ProLiant DL145 G2 Nodes
Set To This ValueOption NameSubmenu NameMenu Name
Off
NumlockBoot OptionsMain
Disabled
MCFG TableAdvanced
Dedicated NIC
NIC Option
Enabled
Disable Jitter bitHammer Configuration
Disabled
page Directory Cache
Enabled
DevicePCI Configuration/Ethernet On
Board (for Ethernet 1 and 2)
Enabled
Option ROM Scan
40h
Latency timer
BMC COM Port
Serial PortI/O Device Configuration
Disabled
SIO COM Port
Enabled
PS/2 Mouse
Enabled
Console RedirectionConsole Redirection
Enabled
EMS Console
115.2K
Baud Rate
None
Flow Control
On
Redirection after BIOS POST
DHCP
IP Address AssignmentIPMI/LAN Setting
Enabled
BMC Telnet Service
Enabled
BMC Ping Response
Enabled
BMC HTTP Service
48 Preparing Individual Nodes